2017 Map of Mekinock

About this map

Mekinock serves as the primary settlement within this section of Grand Forks County, situated along the southern edge of a landscape defined by its agricultural grid and intermittent prairie wetlands. The meandering course of the Turtle River cuts through the southern townships, providing a sharp contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding section lines and local roads like Co Rd 11. Further north, the terrain transitions into a series of water bodies and drainage systems, including Stewart Lake and Lumby Lake. These lakes, alongside the engineered path of County Ditch Number 12, illustrate the long-standing efforts to manage the Red River Valley's high water table for productive farming. The map documents the persistent township and range structure, showing how rural life is organized around a network of numbered avenues from 31st Ave NE down to 24th Ave NE.